Research Teams

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Study of plasma processes dedicated to energy and environmental applications and new materials synthesis : development of new efficient and environmental friendly processes using thermal and non thermal plasma. Applications : production of carbon nanostructures at high temperature by thermal plasma ranging from carbon black over fullerenes to nanotubes ; plasma assisted hydrocarbons reforming for on board production of hydrogen. Experimental tools : AC/DC power supplies ranging from 1 to 250 kW, pilot reactors, plasma gas feeding system (Ar, N2, He), powder injection system (up to 1 kg / h), gas analysis test bench, high temperature plasma diagnostics (pyrometry, emission spectroscopy,…), hydrocarbon reforming test bench.

Earth observation from space, analysis and modelling of processes leading to signal, from surface emission to sensor properties. Applications: urban areas and fabrics, coastal areas, meteorology, solar and wind energy. Main tools: image processing, data fusion and Geographical Information Systems.

Since 1990, most of the activities have been focused on the elaboration and the study of nanostructured materials synthesized via sol-gel routes. A large part of the activities is now devoted to “aerogel-like” materials for energetic applications. Both inorganic and organic systems are investigated.